Feb 16, 2009 01:43 | |
| hi canadaguy, im palamede, canadian, visiting guangzhou, and my chinese fiancee in march. Could you tell me please what are"the red envelops", how do they work.? Also, any traditions, culture things i should consider when meeting her parents, relatives, and before marriage? I have an ideea about these things, but a double check would be appreciated. thanks for your time- and good luck !!- i understand you are now in china. |
Feb 19, 2009 01:21 | |
GUEST92143 | http://www.helplinelaw.com/ read it and proceed brothers |
Feb 19, 2009 07:59 | |
| Red envelopes are a way of giving money on special occasions. Traditionally the happy couple will be given red envelopes on their wedding day and perhaps when their baby is born. Relatives also give them to children at festivals such as Spring Festival. Adult children give them to parents. Marriage traditions vary in different parts of China but are most prevalent out of the cities. A groom might be expected to pay a dowry to his brides parents in some areas....especially if he is foreign and perceived to be wealthy. To be polite you should eat with chopsticks.... try a good selection of what is offered even if you have no idea what it is (your fiancee should help you with this)....and drinking the wine each time the host picks up his glass and toasts. Remember the wine is not wine as we know it. Rice wine can be very strong 50% is not unusual..and your glass may never seem to empty. |
Mar 11, 2009 13:39 | |
GUESTSAM | hi i sam i need marry from china i spaike chinsse and englich i live in Guangzhou befor six yers hotmail.com|wissam90 |
Mar 24, 2009 08:52 | |
| Hi Matt, I have a 1 year multi-entry tourist visa, I can stay for 60 days before I need to leave. I have never stayed more than 5 weeks at once, usually my trips are in the 3 week range. There are many different types of visas. If you are planning on working there, try applying for a work visa, I think those are good for 6 months and can be extended without leaving. I think you should contact the nearest Chinese embassy and ask which type would serve you best. And yes the process to bring your spouse to the US is a long and confusing one. I have been trying to bring my wife here for about a year and just now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck. Rob |
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